Chalken

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To make or become dry or desiccated, like chalk ambitransitive, rare

    "When he was half way to the vine-covered porch, the screen door opened quickly and Justina stepped forth. One look at her chalkened face served to inform the young physician that she was frightened."

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"When he was half way to the vine-covered porch, the screen door opened quickly and Justina stepped forth. One look at her chalkened face served to inform the young physician that she was frightened."

Etymology

From chalk + -en (verbal suffix).

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